Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of August.
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🏘️ Community
Residents in Rockford and Winnebago County can meet first responders at National Night Out events tomorrow.
The Rockford Police Department hosts activities with K-9 demos at City Market Pavilion from 5 to 8 p.m., while Winnebago Sheriff holds another event at Machesney Park Town Center from 5 to 7 p.m.
Menards in Rockford is accepting pet supply donations for a local humane association until Sept.
30. Drop-off boxes are located at local stores in Rockford, Freeport, Machesney Park, Sterling and Sycamore.
🎭 Culture
Rockford residents will watch breaking dancers battle for prizes at Levings Park on Aug.
9 from 5 to 8 p.m. Hip-hop pioneer DJ Charlie Chase will appear with live music by DJ Moz Def and judges Kid Rock, Turbo Rock and Will, with a free, family-friendly event (bring lawn chairs).
🏛️ Government
Rockford Metro is honoring Vietnam War service members this week ending Aug.
8, marking the anniversary of deaths of David Arlin Gulbrantson (Aug. 5, 1968), James Howard Owens, Jr. (Aug. 4, 1969) and Wayne Valgeen Blake (Aug. 4, 1970), according to National Archives records.
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